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Peony Care After Blooming: What to Cut and What to Keep

Remove spent peony blooms, but leave all foliage intact. The leaves build energy for next year’s flowers. Same for Stella d’Oro daylilies—cut bloom stalks after a cycle, but keep the foliage.

Consider planting clematis with peonies. The vine climbs through peony foliage for support and blooms later in the same area.

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